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2 days Oct–Mar

Blackbuck National Park

Why this weekend?

Blackbuck herdsGrassland drivesWolf sightings
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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The grassland
  1. Jeep safari
  2. Blackbuck corner
  3. Watchtower

Geography & terrain

Velavadar lies in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat at about 20 m, 65 km from Bhavnagar and 100 km from Ahmedabad — the grassland park of the region, its 1976-era reserve, the blackbuck and the savannas set on the Gulf of Khambhat plain.

History & culture

The park's story runs with the 1976 reserve era — the grassland park of the 1976-era reserve and the 20th-century-era blackbuck life of the Bhal region, with the park's modern role as the wildlife stop of the Gujarat circuit and the home of the blackbuck and the harriers and the 2000s-era safaris; the park's history of the 19th-century-era hunting life and the savanna paths, gives Velavadar its grassland character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Grassland parks
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Grassland parks

Jeep safaris
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Jeep safaris

Blackbuck corners
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Blackbuck corners

Harrier decks
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Harrier decks

Sunset drives
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Sunset drives

Eat & drink

  • Dhokla
  • Khandvi
  • Fafda jalebi
  • Undhiyu (in winter)
  • Kathiyawadi dal

Getting there

Fly
Ahmedabad (AMD)
Train
Ahmedabad & Rajkot junctions
Road from Ahmedabad
varies by district — 40–450 km
Getting around
Autos, city buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total
₹10,000–18,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities
₹2,500–2,900

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Gujarati (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Oct–Mar
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Oct–Mar) holds the park
  • The safaris ask the permits
  • The mornings hold the best sighting

Frequently asked questions

The grassland park of the Gujarat.

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